Joshua R  
Instruments: Trumpet
Styles: Classical, Pop, Folk, Showtunes, Swing, Marching Band

My teaching experience began in my high school band, when I helped younger students who were just starting out.  Having been the beneficiary of wonderful music lessons myself, I could easily see their importance and began to apply the techniques that had been taught to me.   Most of my experience teaching is with younger students and beginners, though I have worked with intermediate-level students as well.  I enjoy helping students transition from awkward beginnings into true musicians.  I have taught students trumpet lessons from ages 8 to 18 with great success.  Several of my former students have performed in local honor bands and received awards after their time with me.  I have a tried and tested methods for success that will work with any trumpet student.  I will adapt them the best way possible to fit your student.  I always put the needs of my individual students first, and will remain committed regardless.  

My methods depend upon the student's level of ability.  I also adapt to requirements that musical groups, such as a school band class, might have.  While I have my own preferences for books, I am certainly happy to work with one that a school or other group requires.   For beginning students, I start out with my own personal exercises that are designed to lay the groundwork for a trumpet player's range, endurance, and musicality.  I incorporate basic sightreading, scales, and musical literacy into this.  For students with a bit of experience, I have an advanced version of this, which I usually pair with H.L. Clarke's "Techincal Studies for Trumpet/Cornet" and Vincent Cichowicz's "Flow Studies". Depending on the student's level of ability, I might also include parts of Arban's "Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet" or Vacchiano's "Trumpet Routines".  I use the most time-tested trumpet literature to teach, and adapt my exercises and books to each student individually.